URSA opens applications for mentor, community engagement awards
September 30, 2019
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The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is now accepting applications for two awards.
Faculty, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students are invited to apply for up to $5,000 Mentor Award for undergraduate research and scholarly learning opportunities. Funding may be used for undergraduate student fellowships and travel, services and/or supplies.
Faculty, staff and students are also invited to apply for up to $500 Community Engaged Learning Awards to work with a community partner to explore a need or problem through research or scholarly activity. Funding may be used for supplies, services and/or local travel.
The application deadline for both awards is Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.
Details and online applications are available on the URSA website.